Hasselback Potatoes Air Fryer & Oven

Hasselback potato Airfryer or Oven, is a main course or a side dish with crispy edges and creamy middle. It is so easy to prepare and has minimal ingredients. They are a perfect side or mains on a lazy day brunch. If you have prepared the potatoes cooking them is a breeze.

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Here is how we turn a humble potato into a dreamy creamy side dish with very less ingredients. It is like a cross between french fries and mashed potatoes. The edges are crisp and perfect and the middle pat are like crisp and creamy.

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• What are Hasselback Poatato
• Why you will love this recipe
• Different variation of Hasselback potato
• How to make Hasselback Potatoes
• Tips & Tricks
• Serving Options
• Serving Suggestions
• Similar Recipes
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What are Hasselback Poatato

Hasselback potatoes were created first in a Swedish restaurant named Hasselbacken by a trainee chef. It is a method of cooking potatoes by slicing them halfway, like a fan-like slice, and the edges are left intact.

Why you will love this recipe

• Easy to prepare with minimal ingredients
• Beginner friendly and perfect for any parties or potlucks.
• Freezer friendly and easy to meal prep.
• Kids friendly and perfect for a snack box too.

Potatao - Use any uniform sized potato. Russet potato, Yukon gold, or even red potato works well.

Butter - Be generous with the butter here as it gives more flavor and helps in the perfect texture.

Garlic - I usually crush or grate potatoes and add them\

Salt and Pepper - The basic ingredients for tasting.

Cilantro - Garnish with finely chopped cilantro or parsley and serve the potatoes.

Different variation of Hasselback potato

The method I have mentioned here is the basic simple method but feel free to add more flavor as per your preference.

You may also try peri peri flavor. Add 1 tsp of peri peri powder to melted butter and apply over the potatoes.

We can also try smoked paprika powder, Italian seasonings, dried herbs, or any of your favorite seasonings.

All kinds of dried herbs go well. Parsely, rosemary, thyme, and basil work well.

You can also try adding onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and sweet paprika.

If you like cheesy hasselback potato, you can also try adding some cheese powder too.

How to make Hasselback Potatoes

Cut Hasselback Potato

Select any variety of uniform-sized potatoes. Wash well to remove the dirt particles and wipe to remove the moisture.

Place any two wooden spatulas or chopsticks or wooden skewers and balance the potato between them.

Slice the potato into a ⅛-1/4th inch of uniform thickness. Slice from the top to a little above the bottom. Make sure the bottom of the potato always stays intact.

Prepare the Dressing.

In a bowl take melted butter.

To this add salt, pepper, and crushed garlic.

Whisk everything and the dressing is ready

Prep the potato.

Apply the prepared butter generously over the Hasselback potato. Make sure you apply the butter all over.

Airfryer Method

Preheat the airfryer at 400 F for 5 min.

Place the Hasselback potato and air fry at 356 F / 180 C for 16 mins. Make sure to apply more butter halfway and continue cooking.

Perfect crispy hasselback potatoes are ready.

Oven Method

Preheat the oven to 356 F / 180 C for 10 mins.

Spread a baking tray with parchment paper and arrange the potatoes.

Bake at 356 F / 180 C for about 60-70 mins until the potatoes are crisp and soft. After 30 mins Remove the potatoes once and apply butter and continue baking.

Tips & Tricks

• Yukon gold, Russets or Red Potato suits well for Hasselback potato. But it typically can be cooked in any potato variety.
• I usually have a skewer or chopsticks and then place my potato in between for balance and then keep slicing the potato.
• You can try chopsticks or a wooden spatula too.
• That way it doesn't get slipped and is perfectly balanced.
• Always pick uniform-sized potatoes and make sure all the slices are of uniform thickness. This helps the potato cook uniformly.
• Perfect to make a ⅛th ¼th inch thickness slice. Not more or less.
• Make sure to brush the potato with enough butter or oil for a perfect crispy potato.
• There is also a hasselback potato cutter online. You can also buy and use it if you find it difficult to cut.

Serving Options

They are at their best and crisp when they are just out of the air fryer or oven. You can actually cook for a few mins and do the final cooking before your serve.

Serving Suggestions

Storing the hasselback potato will lose its crispiness. Hence I suggest cook and serve immediately. You can definitely slice the potato and freeze it and use it as you need. But brush with butter, cook, and serve immediately

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Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist, the nutrition value provided here is an estimate. It will vary based on the quantity and brands of the products used.